novelraw Chapter 810 - 788: Love Makes One Irrational
Chapter 810 - 788: Love Makes One Irrational
The news that Xie Jue almost got poisoned reached the Capital City, coinciding with the arrival of the envoy at Mudan City. Upon seeing the news, Xie Xun went into a rage, "Those audacious Sannan people, they have the gall to poison my Second Brother. No way, I will teach them a lesson!"
Furious, he wrote a secret letter to the General, demanding reinforcement at the border, to show signs of attacking Sannan. When Fengyu came to deliver his meal, she happened upon Xie Xun’s outburst. The Chief Eunuch gently reminded Fengyu to be careful, though he knew his warning was unnecessary; no matter how angry the Emperor was, he wouldn’t lash out at the Empress.
Seeing Fengyu, Xie Xun indeed calmed down a bit. Fengyu was also aware of Xie Jue being poisoned; she was upset too and understood Xie Xun would be worried and anxious, hence she brought him the meal to soothe him.
"What are you doing?"
"I’m writing a letter to the General, ordering him to reinforce the border. Moreover, I’m writing to the agents planted in Sannan, telling them to let this Prince taste the poison too, so he knows what it feels like. They dare to poison my Second Brother; if they wish to die, I’d send them to hell." Xie Xun was losing control and almost speaking without restraint.
Fengyu put down the meal, placed her hands on his shoulders, and started to gently knead. Xie Xun, working tirelessly, had stiff shoulders without any signs of relaxation. Her touch was light, but she softly massaged him, "Zhixu, Second Brother has safely arrived in Mudan City, a person always bent on avenging any wrongs. He’s there and will certainly vent his anger. You don’t need to interfere. Besides, Lin Xiao merely suspects the Prince of poisoning him. That’s Han Ziqi’s perspective, and you and I both know the kind of person Han Ziqi is, full of lies. How much truth is in his words is unknown to outsiders. Let Second Brother handle this. If he needs help from the General, Fang Chuning is by his side; he’ll write to the General himself."
"Then should I just wait for news? How can I be at ease?" Xie Xun suddenly had a thought, "I’ll hand over state affairs to my cousin and head to Sannan too. I’m worried about him."
"..." Fengyu wanted to scold him but held back, giving a forced smile, "Do you think Second Brother would break your legs upon seeing you in Mudan City?"
Xie Xun pondered it; the possibility was quite high. Hence, he refrained. Fengyu found it amusing yet slightly frustrating. He truly acted impulsively, but she understood Xie Xun was worried about Xie Jue, a concern easy to relate to. Fengyu slowly said, "Don’t rush. Second Brother is a person who has walked through storms; he knows what he’s doing. Don’t worry too much. Besides, distant help can’t resolve immediate distress. The greatest fear is that you’ll disrupt his plans by meddling."
After considering Fengyu’s words carefully, Xie Xun realized she had a point. Indeed, disrupting Second Brother’s plans wouldn’t be ideal.
Initially furious, Xie Xun gradually calmed down under Fengyu’s consolation, deciding against writing to the General. Fengyu also breathed a sigh of relief.
She was worried about Xie Jue as well.
Yet no matter how anxious she was, it paled in comparison to Xie Xun, who was overly cautious, fearing any harm Sannan might cause Xie Jue, even having Fang Chuning for protection didn’t give him peace.
As if he was the only one able to protect Xie Jue, he trusted no one else.
"Why not send Dugu Jing to Sannan?"
Fengyu slightly furrowed her brows, "He and Junjun just showed some signs of developing a relationship, sending him to Sannan might not be appropriate?"